PK Subban is known for his tongue in cheek, and he took to new lyrical heights to defend Auston Matthews in the Hart Trophy race.
According to the former Montreal Canadiens defenseman, the point is clear: no player is more useful to his team this season than the Toronto Maple Leafs' American.
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“If you think this player is replaceable, you’re crazy,” Subban said in a video posted to his X account on Wednesday. He is irreplaceable. […] This guy [Matthews] is a generational talent and good luck finding someone who does as much as he does for the Toronto Maple Leafs.”
With 52 goals in 57 games since the start of the season, the number 34 is heading for a season with more than 70 goals, something not seen since 1992-1993, when Alexander Mogilny and Teemu Selanne each hit the spotlight 76 times.
“If you take those 52 goals away from the Toronto Maple Leafs, they’re no longer in the playoffs,” the 2013 Norris Trophy winner continued. “He is so good, so important, and that is why he should be in the conversation about it.” the player more useful for his training.
The Maple Leafs, who lost 6-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, are in third place in the National League Atlantic Division with a record of 33-17-8. Matthews' teammates face the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday.